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This BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS (system program) and the Embedded Controller (EC) program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below.

Notes:(*1) If Windows 7 or Vista 64-bit is already installed on your system, then you must use the bootable CD ISO format of this BIOS update.- On Windows 7 64-bit and Vista 64-bit, the BIOS itself is supported, however, this package for BIOS update does not work.- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.

(Fix) POST 2100 for Hard Disk Initialization error may be displayed at reboot after exiting from BIOS Setup Utility.

Version 7SET24WW (1.10)BIOS: 1.10 / ECP: 1.02

(New) Microcode updates of the processors. (BIOS)

Version 7SET23WW (1.09)BIOS: 1.09 / ECP: 1.02

(New) Added the new error code 1830 to indicate that a single DIMM is not installed in the memory slot 0. Solution for the error code: With a single DIMM, install the DIMM into the memory slot 0 (a slot different from having used it). (BIOS)

(Fix) Unexpected interrupts from the USB controller may occur. (BIOS)

(Fix) When a certain HDD User Password is set, re-boot may fail. (BIOS)

Version 7SET22WW (1.08)BIOS: 1.08 / ECP: 1.02

(Fix) When Load Defaults(F9) in BIOS Setup is performed, AMT SOL(Serial-Over-LAN) session may be disconnected. (BIOS)

(Fix) The brightness becomes maximum at the start of Windows XP even if the maximum brightness has not been set with Fn+End key in previous session. (BIOS)

(Fix) When Power button of Power Options in Control panel is set to Do nothing for When I close the lid of my portable computer: in Extended desktop, Extended desktop is kept even by closing portable computer. (BIOS)

Version 7SET21WW (1.07)BIOS: 1.07 / ECP: 1.02

(Fix) An error message may be displayed after the system with smart battery entered Intel(R) AMT Management Engine BIOS Extention screen. (BIOS)

(Fix) Transmission speed of HDD/SSD may get slow in AHCI mode of SATA. (BIOS)

(Fix) Intermittent errors, such as device unrecognized, may occur at wake-up after BIOS configuration was changed in BIOS Setup during hibenation. (BIOS)

(Fix) A Post error may intermittently occur at wake-up from hibernation after ThinkPad BIOS Setting for Windows was run. (BIOS)

Version 7SET20WW (1.06)BIOS: 1.06 / ECP: 1.02

Important:

BIOS priority order of BIOS Setup Utility will be changed from that of the previous one after the BIOS is updated to 7SET20WW.

BIOS Setup Utility: Startup->Boot/Network->Boot priority order. It is necessary to return the BIOS setup parameters to the default by pressing F9(Setup Default).

(Fix) Unexpected display modes may be selected with docking station on Windows Vista. (BIOS)

(Fix) Memory address more than 4GB can't be accessed under Vista WindowsPE. (BIOS)

(Fix) Ctrl-p to enter Intel(R) ME Setup Environment is not displayed even if Intel(R) AMT is enabled in BIOS Setup. (BIOS)

Version 7SET18WW (1.04)BIOS: 1.04 / ECP: 1.02

(New) Support for new WWAN card. (BIOS)

(Fix) The computer with Intel Turbo Memory Controller may hang displaying a Blue screen when it wakes up from hibernation mode.

(Fix) System performance sometimes gets lower when the "SATA Controller Mode Option" is set to "AHCI" in the BIOS Setup Utility.

(Fix) Trackpoint may not work after undocking from docking station with PS/2 mouse.

Version 7SET17WW (1.03)BIOS: 1.03 / ECP: 1.02

(New) Support for ThinkPad X61 Tablet.

Notes

This package does not work on Windows 7 64-bit and Vista 64-bit systems. Use the BIOS Update CD for BIOS updates for Windows 7 64-bit and Vista 64-bit systems.

Updating the BIOS

Notes:

If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update the BIOS. To determine if you should update the BIOS, refer to the Version Information section.

You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack.

If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.

If a USB Diskette Drive is attached to your computer, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.

Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in the RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) or similar environment.

Attention:Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update has been completed. IF YOU DO THAT WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED.

Manual Update

This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Explorer.

[Downloading files]

Click once on the underlined file name with the left mouse button. Once this is done, some pop-up windows will appear.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

In the window to choose Run or Save, click the Save button.

Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click the Save button. A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully.

[Extracting files]

Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges.

Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the target computer.

Locate the directory where the file was downloaded.

Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it. The file name ends with "US.EXE" for 32-bit, "U6.EXE" for 64-bit Windows.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

In the "Select Destination Location" window, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse.

In the "Ready to Install" window, click Install. All the necessary files will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 9.

[Updating the BIOS]

Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and click Finish.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Select Update ThinkPad BIOS and follow the instructions on the screen.

After the update has been completed, the program shows a message 'Flash Update has been successfully completed...'. Follow the instructions on the screen to restart the computer.

Finally delete the file saved in Step 4.

Unattended Update

Note: This is intended for system administrators only. The BIOS is updated without any user interaction.

Refer to the "Manual Update" section, and download and extract the file.

In the step 12 of the "Installing files" section, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation.

At the command line, execute WINUPTP.EXE with the -s option.Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\WINUPTP -s

To view the update result, refer to the WINUPTP.log file created at the same directory of the package.

Initializing the BIOS

BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS settings:

Turn off the computer.

Turn on the computer.

While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.

Press the F9 key to load default configuration.

Select Yes.

Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit.

Select Yes.

Restart the computer.

Note:After initialization you may need to reapply some settings that you had changed previously.

BIOS version

Each version of the System Program Service Utility contains the following system program (BIOS) and the Embedded Controller program. The BIOS Version and the date can be viewed by running ThinkPad Configuration from your operating system and selecting the System Information button or by invoking the BIOS Setup Utility.

Turn off the computer.

Turn on the computer.

While the To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key.

The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.